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      <title><![CDATA[How to Assemble an AeroTech RMS Reload Without Guessing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Field Note (paid): An orientation to AeroTech RMS cases, delay drilling, o-rings, liners, and grain order — written to sit next to the instruction card.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Avionics Bay Design: Sleds, Switches, Batteries, and Wiring That Survive Boost]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Field Note (paid): How to lay out a dual-deploy ebay that an RSO will arm: sealed bulkheads, a sled that does not eject its battery, and charge wiring.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Launch Pads and Controllers for High-Power Rocketry (2026)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A practical guide to launch pads and controllers for HPR — from budget-friendly personal setups to club-grade systems for your L1 flight.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Motors for L1 Certification (2026)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A practical breakdown of H and I motors for a first high-power certification flight — AeroTech White Lightning, Blue Thunder, and Cesaroni.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Size Black Powder Ejection Charges (and Prove Them on the Ground)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Field Note (paid): The D²×L and volume formulas for FFFFg ejection charges, worked examples for 3- and 4-inch bays, and a ground-test procedure.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Finding a Lost High-Power Rocket: GPS, Beacons, and Search Technique]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Field Note (paid): How to keep an L1 or L2 rocket findable: dual-deploy drift, GPS vs radio beacons, last-known coordinates, and a search pattern.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Read a Rocket Motor Code (H128W, J350W, and the Rest)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Decode hobby rocket motor designations — impulse letter, average thrust, propellant suffix, delay, NAR/TRA class ranges, and how to pick a delay.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Talk to an RSO (and Not Get Sent Back to the Pits)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What a Range Safety Officer actually wants to hear: the flight card, the motor, the recovery, and the one sentence that keeps the line moving.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Building an L2 Airframe That Survives J–L Motors]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Field Note (paid): The build side of L2: 38 mm vs 54 mm mounts, rail buttons, kevlar and zipper control, coupler length, and recovery attachments.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Launch Day Checklist: What to Bring for Your First HPR Flight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A complete first-flight packing list for high-power rocketry — rocket, motor, tools, recovery gear, paperwork, and RSO inspection.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NAR vs Tripoli: Which Rocketry Organization Should You Join?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A practical comparison of NAR and Tripoli — membership dues, insurance, certification reciprocity, L2 exam differences, launch culture, and how to choose.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Getting Started with OpenRocket: Simulate Your First Flight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[OpenRocket is a free, open-source rocket flight simulator. You build a virtual model of your rocket and run a simulation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Preparing for L2 Certification: What Changes After L1]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everything that's different about L2 certification — the written test, rocket requirements, motor selection, and what to expect on flight day.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beginner's Guide to Rocket Epoxy and Fillets]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How to choose the right epoxy, mix it properly, and apply structural fillets that keep your fins attached through high-power flights.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Finish and Paint Your Rocket: A Complete Guide]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Step-by-step guide to surface prep, priming, painting, and clear coating your rocket — from filling spiral grooves to getting a smooth, professional finish.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rocket Motor Retention: Clips, Retainers, and How to Keep Your Motor In]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Why ejection can spit a motor out the back of your rocket, and how to choose real retention — tape, Estes clips, and Aero Pack retainers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rocket Recovery Hardware Guide: Parachutes, Shock Cords & More]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everything you need for reliable rocket recovery — parachute sizing, shock cord materials, Nomex protectors, quick links, and shear pins.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shear Pins, Vent Holes, and Why Dual Deploy Still Fails]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Field Note (paid): How many nylon pins a 3- or 4-inch coupler actually needs, why av-bay vents are not optional, and the failure modes of dual deploy.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Understanding Rocket Stability: CG, CP, and Why Your Rocket Needs Both]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A clear explanation of center of gravity, center of pressure, stability margin, and how to make sure your rocket flies straight — not sideways.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Rocket Kit for L1 Certification (2026)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Comparing the top 5 high-power rocket kits for your first L1 certification flight — LOC IV, LOC-IV X2, Miss Fire, Madcow Patriot, and Apogee Zephyr.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Get Your L1 High-Power Rocketry Certification (2026)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about L1 certification — NAR vs Tripoli, what kit to build, which motor to use, and what to expect on flight day.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eggtimer Quasar vs Featherweight Blue Raven: GPS Flight Computer Comparison (2026)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two approaches to high-power rocketry avionics — the all-in-one Eggtimer Quasar kit vs the premium pre-built Featherweight Blue Raven.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Altimeter for L1 Certification (2026)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Comparing the top 4 dual-deploy altimeters for your first high-power rocket flight — Eggtimer Quark, RRC2+, EasyMini, and Blue Jay 2.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Set Up Dual Deployment for Your First High-Power Flight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A step-by-step guide to configuring drogue-at-apogee, main-at-altitude recovery for L1 and L2 high-power certification flights.]]></description>
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